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BIH will be established in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana and centre of the country's business activity. Over 50 % of the country's population live in and around Gaborone. The BIH is located strategically near the international airport and close to the highway that connects Botswana to South-Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia . About 57 hectares of land, adjacent to the Diamond Hub has been secured for the first phase of the project from this developing area.
The first and one of its kind in Botswana
BIH is the perfect environment for innovative businesses. It will offer business support programs, networking events and trainings that facilitate companies to develop and apply new technologies. The BIH concept is based on best practices from science and technology parks from all over the world, and in particular, from Finland, the leading European country in innovation support. The physical infrastructure of BIH will form an essential part of the concept and is being developed to support the growth of companies and cooperation.
High quality and effective office solutions
The premises of BIH will be designed based on four main principles: orientation to high-tech customers, flexibility, ample common-use premises/shared facilities and use of environmentally-friendly technologies. For large companies, BIH will offer tailor-made solutions, with high standards of security and data connections. Smaller companies can enjoy high quality flexible premises that will match their development needs.
Wide range of business services
BIH services are being designed to support tenants' competitiveness by allowing them to concentrate on their core business. All services will be offered through the BIH Management and will include advanced telecommunications infrastructure and services, HR services and business development services, to mention but a few.
BIH will regularly develop a range of services based on companies' needs and feedback.
A place for innovation and technology transfer
BIH is being established as the place where research, education, private businesses and the public sector meet and work together to foster innovation and new business. Jointly with the Universities, BIH is also planning for training programs based on the needs of private sector.
A platform for networking and interaction
BIH premises will be designed in a way that is conducive to networking and collaboration (through shared use of meeting rooms, conference services, test beds, recreational facilities and restaurants).
Being part of the BIH community and actively participating in our networking events, companies will have access to up-to-date information and will have the opportunity to build quality business connections.
BIH development
The BIH infrastructure works have started with geotechnical and topographic surveys. The tender for the master planning and infrastructure design has been awarded. An International Architectural Contest for the buildings has also been launched and the first buildings are planned to be completed in the first quarter of 2011. Plots will be available for lease during the first quarter of this year (2010). However, foreign and local companies interested in bringing their business to BIH may register immediately, operate from temporary premises and enjoy the incentives. BIH has also started the networking, clustering and business development activities.
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